C.J. Johnson — New Mexico Lobos LB | 2026 depth chart & profile

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C.J. Johnson

LB · RS JR/TR

4-JRTRANSFER

Auburn → New Mexico

Current depth chart

WLB2Second4-JR

Depth relationships

WLB12Mercury Swaim→

WLB211C.J. JohnsonSELECTED

WLB333Hayes Baum→WLB450Ricklan Holmes II→

Bio

C.J. Johnson is a 6'2", 215-pound weakside linebacker wearing number 11 for the Lobos. A three-star recruit from Houston, TX, Johnson transferred to New Mexico from Auburn as a redshirt junior. In 2025, he has recorded 1 solo tackle across the team's defensive efforts. From Houston, TX.

Player information

ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'2"Weight215 lbHometownHouston, TXRecruiting3 · No. 634 national · 2023 classConferenceMountain WestPrevious schoolAuburnTransfer year2026

Production · 2025

Defense

1

TACKLES

Career path

LOUISIANA TECH2019 – 2020

2021 – 2024

NEW MEXICO2025 — present

Transferred in

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